Leeds United vs. Man United score, stats, talking points from Premier League clash at Elland Road

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Leeds United renew their rivalry with Manchester United in Sunday's early Premier League game.

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Daniel Farke's side held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield this week and will be confident of claiming the scalp of their hated opposition, despite having two days less to prepare.

Man United drew at home to bottom-of-the-table Wolves last time out and are in sore need of a morale-boosting performance and result as they aim to keep pace in the top-five chase.

Leeds United vs. Man United score

Venue: Elland Road, Leeds (UK)
Referee: Jarred Gillet

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Leeds United vs. Man United match stats

Stats correct at halftime.

Leeds United vs. Man United lineups, team news

Leeds were without captain Ethan Ampadu, who was serving a suspension. In-form striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin returned to the starting lineup, with Noah Okafor in and Lukas Nmecha dropping to the bench.

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Leeds United starting XI (3-5-2, right to left): Perri (GK) — Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk — Justin, Aaronson, Gruev, Stach, Gudmundsson — Calvert-Lewin, Okafor

Leeds United subs:Darlow, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Harrison, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto, Chambers

Leny Yoro for Joshua Zirkzee was Man United's change from the Wolves draw. Chido Obi was not included in the squad, despite the Red Devils' depleted attacking options.

Man United starting XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Lammens (GK) — Yoro, Heaven, Martinez — Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Shaw — Dorgu, Cunha — Sesko

Man United subs:Bayindir, Zirkzee, Malacia, Fredricson, J. Fletcher, T. Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Kukonki

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Next games for Leeds United, Man United

Leeds face another difficult away game next up, this time at Newcastle United on January 7.

Man United are away at Burnley on the same day.